Established in 2005 and headquartered in Chicago, World Bicycle Relief (WBR) mobilizes people through the Power of Bicycles and envisions a world where distance is no longer a barrier to education, health services, and economic opportunity. WBR’s robust Buffalo Bicycles are a cost-effective and reliable means of overcoming the challenges posed by long distances and systemic mobility challenges in developing countries. The organization is a mission-driven, global nonprofit that manages a highly refined bicycle supply chain from design through final distribution.  We are looking for a suitable candidate to fill in the above position.

DISTRICT COORDINATOR

Reporting to the Programme Manager
Location- Petauke

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with community sensitization and coordination with programme  stakeholders
• Coordinate Implementing activity mobilisation of stakeholders
• Assist with field level training activities, such as training of Bicycle Supervisory Committee members and Steering Committee members
• Support the process of target school and community identification and sensitization on the programmes, benefits, requirements and selection criterial.
• Implement project plans and activities on time, ensuring maximum positive impact on girls and boys.
• Tracking and recording the movements of bicycles from the warehouse to selected communities
• Oversee collection of all Monitoring &Evaluation forms from the community in support of programs
• Assist with taking and sharing of photographs related to program activities, ensuring that all necessary photograph releases are authorized and shared
• Support research and any other duties/responsibilities necessary for the successful implementation and functioning of world Bicycle Relief (WBR)Monitoring &Evaluation activities.
• Support the spare parts strategy for the set up for Mobilized Communities
• Sensitize and Mobilize Mechanics Training sessions

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, education, economics, international development, public health, demography
• 2-3 years experience working on social programs and research projects including data collection, supporting in-depth interviews and focus groups in local language and entering data.
• Valid Drivers(Class 4)/ Motorbike License and ability to travel across program district.
• Excellent analytical/ problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Good command of Microsoft office programs.
• Community Facilitation skills.
• Effective communication skills
• Excellent planning skills and ability to work under pressure.